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► Exhibits -
Permanent
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Texas Dinosaurs
Enjoy a light-hearted
look at dinosaurs in contemporary culture. Displays include examples of how
dinosaurs appear in our everyday life - millions of years after their
extinction. |
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Where: |
Dallas -
Museum of
Nature & Science |
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When: |
Mon-Sat
10am-5pm, Sun 12-5pm |
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Info: |
214-428-5555,
info@dmnhnet.org,
http://www.natureandscience.org/ |
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Cost: |
Adults/$8.75,
children (3-12)/$5.50, children under 3/free, seniors/$7.75. Parking is free.
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Receive $10 off family membership with
the MB Savings Card |
Little Urban
Farm
Little Urban Farm will vividly illustrate to children and families the
crucial role that farms play in all our lives.
The
exhibit features everything from seeding to harvesting and learning all
about the importance of providing good stewardship of the earth's natural
resources. |
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Where: |
Dallas -
Museum of
Nature & Science |
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When: |
Mon-Sat
10am-5pm, Sun 12-5pm |
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Info: |
214-428-5555,
info@dmnhnet.org,
http://www.natureandscience.org/ |
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Cost: |
Adults/$8.75,
children (3-12)/$5.50, children under 3/free, seniors/$7.75. Parking is free.
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Receive $10 off family membership with
the MB Savings Card |
KIDSPACE®
KIDSPACE provides an informal atmosphere for children and families to play,
explore, and learn together. The exhibit includes a fishing pier, grocery
store, water works and more. |
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Where: |
Fort Worth -
National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame |
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When: |
Daily |
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Info: |
817-255-9300,
http://www.fortworthmuseum.org/ |
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Cost: |
Museum admission is $8/adults and $7/children (3-12) &
seniors. Children 2 and under are free. |
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Exhibits -
Special
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Stingray Bay
Feel the gentle rays as they brush against your hand in
their shallow pool. The landscaped tank features a waterfall
and a wide ledge for toddlers to lean against while touching
the rays. The rays' poisonous barbs have been carefully
trimmed off their whip-like tails. |
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Where: |
Dallas -
Dallas Zoo |
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When: |
Daily through 9/1/08 |
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Info: |
http://www.dallaszoo.org/
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Cost: |
$2.50; zoo admission is separate |
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Receive $10 off family membership with the
MB Savings
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1893 World's Fair
The influence of the 1893 World’s Fair in Chicago on Dallas and Texas residents will be explored. The Village has created special exhibits and programming including lectures, demonstrations and special events. Costumed characters discuss the excitement, pride, fear and realities of Dallas residents during 1893. |
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Where: |
Dallas -
Dallas
Heritage Village |
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When: |
Tue-Sun 10am-4pm through 6/14/08 |
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Info: |
214-413-3671,
mprycer@dallasheritagevillage.org,
http://www.dallasheritagevillage.org |
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Cost: |
Free with Village admission; $7 Adult,
$5 Senior (65 plus),
$4 Child (4 to 12 years)
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Receive $2 off admission with the
MB Savings
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On Kawara: 10
Tableaux and 16,952 Pages
On Kawara has created paintings, drawings, and books
that mark time in various ways, from paintings of individual
dates to mailed postcards to diagrams and charts of weeks
and months. Exhibition features largest-scale painting. |
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Where: |
Dallas -
Dallas Museum
of Art |
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When: |
During Museum hours Tue-Sun
5/18-8/24 |
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Info: |
214-922-1200,
familyprograms@DallasMuseumofArt.org,
http://www.dallasmuseumofart.org |
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Cost: |
Adults/$10, seniors
(65+)/$7, students (with valid id)/$5, children under 12/free. |
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Receive 20% off Sustainer membership with the
MB Savings
Card |
Fort
Worth Landmarks in the 1950s: Watercolors by Bror Utter
Seventeen brilliant watercolors by Bror Utter (1913–1993)
depict historic Fort Worth structures, some of which still
stand while others were torn down many years ago. The
Eddleman-McFarland House, St. Ignatius Academy, Knights of
Pythias, and First National Bank are some of the buildings
represented. |
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Where: |
Fort Worth -
Amon Carter Museum |
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When: |
3/8-6/15,
during Museum hours Tue-Sun |
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Info: |
817-989-5030,
education@cartermuseum.org,
http://www.cartermuseum.org/ |
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Cost: |
Free |
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Fitness
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Itsy Bitsy Yoga
This class is for every new
parent desiring to strengthen the bond of love with baby.
Designed for newborns to pre-crawlers, a variety of yoga
techniques are taught for relaxation, soothing crying &
colic, digestive and sleep problems. New parents also enjoy
simple yoga-based stretching and relaxation. No experience
necessary. |
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Where: |
Dallas -
Destination Maternity LBJ Freeway |
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When: |
10am |
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Info: |
972-788-4115 |
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Cost: |
Free |
Prenatal
Yoga
Relaxing exercise in gentle yoga postures will increase
flexibility, strength, circulation, balance and the
mind-body spirit connection for expecting Mothers. Licensed
yoga instructors will guide mom through beginner movements
and techniques. Attendance is limited and advance registration is required. |
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Where: |
Dallas -
A Pea In The
Pod |
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When: |
10am & 6pm |
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Info: |
214-346-9140 |
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Cost: |
Free |
Strong Mamas
Join
Tiffany, certified prenatal fitness trainer, as she leads
you through a complete, safe and gentle prenatal workout
using small hand weights, body balls and bands. This
strength training routine will improve energy level,
attitude and self-image. |
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Where: |
Dallas -
Destination Maternity LBJ Freeway |
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When: |
6pm |
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Info: |
972-788-4115 |
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Cost: |
Free |
Postnatal
Yoga
This
class consists of stretching, strengthening, breathing, and
relaxation techniques specifically designed for the
postnatal woman. Connect with other new mothers in a
supportive and healthy environment while restoring muscle
tone. Attendance is limited and advance registration
is required. |
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Where: |
Dallas -
Destination Maternity LBJ Freeway |
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When: |
11am |
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Info: |
972-788-4115 |
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Cost: |
Free |
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Special Events
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Storytelling
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Denton - Barnes &
Noble Storytime
Children can come and enjoy their favorite stories. Children must be
accompanied by an adult. |
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Where: |
Denton -
Barnes &
Noble |
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When: |
10:30am |
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Info: |
940-383-9261,
http://www.barnesandnoble.com/ |
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Cost: |
Free |
Fort Worth -
Preschool Storytime
Books,
songs, finger plays, action rhymes, and crafts. Everyone goes home with a
page with the story titles, authors, and the finger plays or rhymes printed
on one side, and a related coloring sheet on the other side. At least one
story each week includes Spanish. |
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Where: |
Fort Worth -
Fort Worth Library, Seminary Branch |
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When: |
10:30am |
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Info: |
817-926-0215,
library@fortworthlibrary.org,
http://www.fortworthgov.org/ |
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Cost: |
Free |
Frisco - Barnes &
Noble Storytime, Frisco
Children can come and enjoy their favorite stories. Children must be
accompanied by an adult. |
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Where: |
Frisco -
Barnes &
Noble |
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When: |
10am |
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Info: |
972-668-2820,
http://www.barnesandnoble.com/ |
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Cost: |
Free |
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Workshops
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Ready
to Be a Star Acting Workshop for Beginners
This one week workshop will explore all the basic elements
of live theater including learning lines, blocking, stage
movement and much more. This a great way to introduce the
the stage to your child. Workshop ends in a performance. |
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Where: |
Highland Village -
Studio B
Performing Arts Center |
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When: |
May 26-31; 3:30-5:30pm |
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Info: |
972-966-2787,
studiobtheater@aol.com,
http://www.studiobtheater.info |
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Cost: |
$150 |
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